June 2017 Crossing Day 16 - Back in USA

Woke just as Queen Mary coasted under Verrazanno Narrows Bridge. Breakfasted alone. Hugged Chris and Tim farewell. Got a hug from Richard and a hand crush from Birt who was busy omelette-making. Thought about phoning Sheila, refrained. Went to meet Joel 30 minutes early. He showed up 5 minutes later, so we left. Breezed through Immigration. Caught cab driven by the world's most loquacious Russian immigrant from Minsk. Even Joel couldn't keep up in talking. He kind of grimaced as he exited the cab at American and left me to my own devices for the final leg to Terminal C.
Delta check-in was flawless. Only teensy tickle, I was so early that my fligtht was not even logged into computer yet, so I had to check in at counter! No problem. Now I'm in the Sky Club, sipping a complimentary
Mimosa and reading a book. Having a good day.

Sheila texted: her luggage handle broke just as she was opening the door to her building! The karmic response, she was able to watch her despised landlord get a parking ticket from a metro cop who scanned his tag as Sheila watched. She actually giggled!!

I'm on my second Mimosa when I hear "Neve Campbell. Ms. Neve Campbell, please come to main desk." over the Sky Club PA system. I think,. "Could it really be her?" And son-of-a-gun, she walks right in front of me. In true New Yorker fashion, not one person in the lounge area even looked up, except me! I immediately called Sheila to tell ehr she was 100% correct in her stories of the rich and famous being almost anonymous in The Big Apple! She giggled, again!!

Flight was great. I finished my book. AND met a million mile Delta flier. He sat near me and was feted by the crew and the captain (who left the cockpit to greet him); he was bemused by the whole thing. My internal reaction questioned the positive nature of accruing a million air miles - he must never be home!

Letreze picked me up with good news - Robert is settling in and her new arthritis medication is proving very successful - she has no more pain, just a bit of stiffness.

I unpacked and admired the necklace/earrings I purchased in Halifax - wonderful cruise jewelry.One of the reasons I so enjoy Cunard is that I can dress up for dinner every night and show off some of the "jewels" I have accumulated over the years. I've worn my pearls each trip I've taken (knowing Mom and Jeff are enjoying my enjoyment of them) at least once.

Even as I write about my pleasure in getting gussied up, I am sitting in jean shorts and an old shirt loving that I have nowhere to be and nothing important to accomplish.
Traveling is wonderful, coming home is even more so.